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Philadelphia HomeBuyNow is sponsored by City of Philadelphia's Division of Housing & Community Development (administered by the Urban Affairs Coalition). Philadelphia HomeBuyNow is a matching grant for income-eligible Philadelphia homebuyers who are receiving a homebuying benefit from their employer. The program matches employer contributions up to $4,000 and the check is issued directly to the title company at settlement.
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#Philadelphia HomeBuyNow - Community & Economic Development Committee Urban Affairs Coalition CED Contact: Leslie Russell Winder 215-851-1738 Linkedin page opens in new window Facebook page opens in new window Instagram page opens in new window Mail page opens in new window Foreclosure Prevention Resource Center Financial Advancement Network Impact Development Roundtable Philadelphia HomeBuyNow (HBN) is matching grant program funded by the City of Philadelphia’s Division of Housing & Community Development and administered by the Community and Economic Development (CED) Department of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC).
HBN is a nationally-recognized model for Employer-Assisted Housing (EAH) dedicated to serving both employers and employees. By matching workplace benefits up to $4,000 we multiply employer impact and decrease homebuyer expense. 2026-2027 HomeBuyNow Matching Grant Application 2026-2027 HomeBuyNow (HBN) Matching Grant Application Click below to download the HBN Application and learn more.
Am I eligible for a Philadelphia HomeBuyNow matching grant?
Employer is providing me a grant, forgivable loan, or other benefit toward homebuying costs I’m purchasing a home in Philadelphia and using the home for residential purpose (not to be rented) My Annual Household Income is at or below 115% of Area Median Income (as set by Philadelphia DHCD) My settlement date has not passed (no retroactive closing cost grants are issued) I can provide a Settlement Notice, a Mortgage Commitment, and proof of Employer Benefit Philadelphia HomeBuyNow (HBN) is a matching grant available to Philadelphia homebuyers who are income eligible and receiving a homebuying benefit from their employer.
A check of up to $4,000 is issued directly to the title company at time of settlement. HBN is easy for the homebuyer, the lender, and the employer. For 55 plus years the Urban Affairs Coalition has united government, businesses, neighborhoods, and individuals in improving the quality of life in our region.
We build wealth in urban communities and solve emerging issues, like the homeownership gap. Seeing that access to money for closing costs was keeping homeownership out of reach for many of our neighbors, in 2002 the Urban Affairs Coalition started helping Philadelphians with grant funding. We call this help HomeBuyNow (HBN).
HBN is dedicated to serving both employers and employees. By matching workplace benefits up to $4,000 we multiply employer impact and decrease homebuyer expense.
Affordable Housing Center of Pennsylvania Episcopal Community Services NewCourtland Elder Services Philadelphia Housing Authority Saint Joseph’s University Special People in Northeast, Inc. Veterans Multi-Service Center Philadelphia HomeBuyNow grants are available for all income eligible Philadelphians receiving a contribution toward the purchase of a home from their employer.
Ask your employer if they offer a grant, forgivable loan, rate reduction, closing cost credit (any benefit that can be calculated as cash value) and we will work with them to match that contribution up to $4,000. Interested in offering an Employer Assisted Homebuying benefit? Reach out to us at cedphilly@uac.
org . Minimum benefit for match is $500. You can request a free homeownership 101 or budgeting and saving workshop for your employees to get started.
THE 2020 FORECLOSURE PREVENTION GUIDE The 2020 Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide was researched, written, and edited by the UAC Foreclosure Prevention Task Force, an initiative through the CED Department to promote awareness around foreclosure prevention strategies. 2026-2027 HomeBuyNow Matching Grant Application 2026-2027 HomeBuyNow (HBN) Matching Grant Application Click below to download the HBN Application and learn more.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Income-eligible Philadelphia homebuyers receiving an employer-assisted homebuying benefit. Minimum employer benefit for match is $500. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $4,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Philadelphia HomeBuyNow is funded by City of Philadelphia's Division of Housing & Community Development (administered by the Urban Affairs Coalition). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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